Dampness in pastures and stalls where organic waste accumulates encourage the growth of bacteria that can infect horses hooves and lead to thrush.
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No vaccine or treatment for equine infectious anemia is available, and the Infection is often not apparent, resulting in a carrier state if the horse survives the acute phase of the infection.
Kentucky equine networking meeting offers insight on how to transport horses safely.
Abnormally high insulin is a key feature of Equine Metabolic Syndrome and is responsible for the high laminitis risk, but the best way to test for abnormal insulin poses questions.
Cribbing can be such a seriously addictive habit that many horses will prefer it to eating, so they will slowly waste away.
SmartPak offers smart tips for supporting your horse's respiratory health.
March, April, May, and June, then Oct, Nov, and Dec are the main times when multiple tick attachments to horses are found, though ticks can be found year round.
Mesenchymal stem cells are multipotent cells found in a number of tissues that can differentiate into various cell types providing potential for regenerative medicine for horses.
The global equine health market is likely to grow with an increasing number of product launches aimed at enhancing equine health.